HR1805: HR1805 Humphries, Horace, Jr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences

26 LC 112 3922 House Resolution 1805 By: Representative Griffin of the 149th A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Horace Humphries Jr.; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens2 with the passing of Horace Humphries Jr. on February 28, 2026; and3 WHEREAS, Horace Humphries Jr. was born on December 27, 1940, in Milledgeville,4 Georgia, a beloved son of Horace Sr. and Willie Maude Humphries; and5 WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and l iberty with the United6 States Air Force, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans before retiring7 at the rank of Colonel; and8 WHEREAS, during his distinguished military career, he held lead ership roles such as9 Commander of the 60th Security Police Squadron, Travis AFB, and the 836th Transportation10 Squadron, Davis Monthan AFB; Director of Law Enforcement & Antiterrorism, HQ Military11 Airlift Command; and AF Intelligence Liaison Officer, Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam; and12 WHEREAS, Horace Humphries Jr. was a highly decorated veteran re cipient of numerous13 awards and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, Distingu ished Service Medal,14 H. R. 1805 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3922 Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and more;15 and16 WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife of 60 y ears, Joyce, and was17 blessed with two remarkable children, Timothy and Leslie, as we ll as a wonderful18 granddaughter, Nalah; and19 WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern20 for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his21 family and friends were admired by others; and22 WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation23 for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he24 made this world a better place in which to live; and25 WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Horace Humphries Jr. will long be26 remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who27 had the great fortune of knowing him.28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that29 the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Horace Humphries Jr. and30 express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the33 family of Horace Humphries Jr.34 H. R. 1805 - 2 -